Being available to connect others is a great way God allows us to be part of the process in another’s life and spiritual journey. We can find great joy, even when it means we step back so they can step forward. … More Jars of clay, willing vessels
What is the glory of God? How was Jesus glorified? It begins with the cross. … More Comfort in the Darkness: 1 – Glorified
I’d been eight months in the country. It was my first of many experiences: First time living away from family. First time overseas. First time living on my own. First time in a job where I was responsible for the work being done. First time living with the consequences of my actions when no one … More Lessons Learned
Ten years ago today we left. Raouf had preceded us on this journey, so I was alone with my two boys and an unruly Egyptian dog. We almost didn’t make it out, but in the end, they let us on the plane, dog and all. We said goodbye to Egypt, but we also said goodbye … More Leaving the field
You never know what’s going to happen when you pray. As many of you know, I love Muslims, have given most of my life in serving among Muslims, and spend a lot of time writing and talking about Muslims. All of this is with the goal of seeing them come to Christ and His Church … More The language doesn’t matter
How long has your church been around? Tonight my home church celebrated 175 years of presence in our community. That’s a long time, and though I no longer attend there, I wanted to be at tonight’s dinner, because not only am I a part of her history, but she is definitely a part of mine. … More Pillar and Ground
When God called Abraham and made from him a great nation, he was dealing basically with one family. The Jewish nation prided itself on blood lines and genealogies. Even so, it did not keep brother from killing brother or kings from being overthrown. Fast forward to a new kind of family — the Church. Her … More Biting and Devouring
My pastor has a cold. He called last night and let me know that he didn’t think he would make it to the service. I could tell he wasn’t feeling good, and told him we’d work it out and to get some rest. I sent a quick email to a couple of our leaders and … More When the Word penetrates
I found this in my grief journal. It was written on February 25, 2016 Three months today – it’s hard to believe. Death comes but time marches on. He left me, and when I didn’t know if I could go on without him, autopilot kicks in, and I did: I’ve gone to work … More The List
I am very appreciative for the ministry of Ravi Zacharias and his team. They are on the front lines for the Gospel in college campuses in this country and in so many places in this world. I see their work expressed in this word by Paul to the church in Corinth: We demolish arguments and … More Where it all makes sense